A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 428032 Details
Epoch: 19 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 428065 epoch_slot_no: 17665 block_no: 428011 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1563 time: 2017-12-31 23:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x80f078e3adfa5071d74ee002aa7b4e90cdd4b3b691e61f10d6cf23dc00db7fefBlock Operator
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